Stratagem by Abhinav Bothra (eBook + Video)

Experience a captivating three-phase routine using a standard deck of playing cards. Stratagem is designed to be accessible for beginners while delivering the powerful impact of a seasoned magician. Each phase is self-contained yet builds upon the last, creating a seamless performance.

Phase I: CAAN on Steroids – This phase combines elements of ‘Do As I Do’ with ‘Card At Any Number’. Participants make all the choices, and you reveal their selected card not once, but twice—once in your hands and once in theirs, all without any sleight of hand.

Phase II: Remote Viewing – With your back turned, a participant randomly selects a card, places it back in the deck, and you accurately identify its location and reveal the card itself.

Phase III: Mind Reading – The participant selects two cards from a spread, hidden from your view. You begin by revealing the total value of the cards, followed by their individual values, colors, and suits.

Stratagem requires only a standard deck and is 99% self-working, needing just two simple techniques that even a novice can master. Preparation takes only three minutes and can be done anywhere, without the need for any special materials.